Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species , his revolutionary tract on evolution and the fundamental ideas involved, in 1859. Nearly 150 years later, the theory of evolution continues to create tension between the scientific and religious communities.℗¡Challenges℗¡about teaching the theory of evolution in schools℗¡occur annually℗¡all over the country. This same debate raged within Darwin himself, and played an important part in his marriage: his wife,℗¡Emma,℗¡was quite religious, and her faith gave Charles a lot to think about as he worked on a theory that continues to spark intense debates. Deborah Heiligman's new biography of Charles Darwin is a thought-provoking account of the man behind evolutionary theory: how his personal life affected his work and vice versa. The end result is an engaging exploration of history, science, and religion for young listeners.
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